Westhaven Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW
Wind
N or NE. Protected from NW winds
Surf Height
Waist high-overhead (Camel Rock only)
Tide
Medium to low
Westhaven Surf Guide
Since the area faces southwest, all the spots are mediocre and rely on N wind and bigger swell to be rideable. A haven for cold, sunny, NW wind days with big swell. Also a haven for weak surf and crowds. From south to north, there's the ever-popular Moonstone Beach, an ideal beginner's spot since it's wide and flat. The Little River empties here, but rarely forms a good sandbar. Moonstone is best on a medium tide with a two to four-foot W swell and E wind; it can either be a saggy mushburger or a snappy tube with speed to burn. Just north is Camel Rock, another super-popular, N-wind-sheltered beachbreak that can resemble a right point when it's on. Again, it can either be a total closeout or 100 yards long. Nice paddling channel next to Camel Rock itself. Gets very crowded. North of Camel Rock is Trinidad Head/State Beach, a funky, currently, rocky beachbreak that mainly qualifies as desperation surf. Same goes with College Cove, a crummy shorebreak setup.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner-Intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Up there, for sure: all Humboldt surfers flock to Trinidad given the right conditions, but you can always find your own bar south of Moonstone.
Spot Rating
Poor
Kinda fun.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean.
Hazards
None.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Gun
Access
Easy. Exit 101 at Westhaven Drive or Trinidad and just drive along aptly named Scenic Drive.
Bottom
Sand and rock
Best Season
March-May, September-November
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